Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Japan, Korea & China |
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| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A dense, deciduous shrub which grows upright to about 150 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are oval and have sharply-toothed margin. |
| Flowers | Flowers borne on clusters (corymb), tiny and pink in colour. |
| Cultivation | Remove spent flowers to encourage additional blooming. |
| Etymology | The genus Spiraea means garland which refers to the showy flowers. The specific epithet japonica means from Japan, which is part of its native range. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Hedge / Screening, Flowerbed / Border |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Corymb |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 1180 |
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| Species ID | 2473 |
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